Riyadh Air commences operations

Today, October 26, 2025, marked a milestone for Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier: Riyadh Air completed its inaugural passenger service to London Heathrow on October 26, 2025. The flight, designated RX401, departed Riyadh King Khalid International Airport at 3:26 a.m. local time and landed at London Heathrow six hours and 48 minutes later. The aircraft used was a Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner (HZ-RXX), […]